E20 petrol is safe, says govt, amid engine damage, mileage concerns

Breaking down India’s ethanol blending programme

This episode of Climate Economy from The Hindu examines India’s ambitious ethanol blending drive, from reducing carbon emissions and boosting farmer incomes to consumer backlash, environmental concerns over sugarcane cultivation, and the impact on EV adoption.

E20 petrol is safe, says govt, amid engine damage, mileage concerns

The petroleum ministry rejected suggestions that E20 causes a “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency as misplaced. Citing Brazil's experience with ethanol-blended fuel, it said that the south American nation has been successfully running on E27 for years with zero issues.

Oil Ministry expects E20 fuel to conserve forex worth $4.9 billion in FY26

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas explains benefits of E20 fuel, addressing concerns on fuel efficiency and cost savings.

'Better Pickup, Mileage, Lower Emissions': Centre answers tough questions on ethanol-blended E20, E10 fuels

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has responded to a barrage of questions concerning the ethanol-blended petrol. The clarification comes at a time when the Centre has advocated the use of the ethanol-blended E20 petrol as a high-octane, cleaner-burning and partially renewable alternative to conventional auto fuel such as petrol. Get more Economy & Infra News and Business News on Zee Business.

Govt gives detailed response on concerns of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol: What every vehicle owner needs to know - ChiniMandi

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has on 11 August 2025 issued a detailed response to certain concerns raised on the impact of 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol (E-20) on mileage and vehicle life.  In response to the further queries received, a detailed response is listed below: Biofuels and Natural Gas are India’s bridge fuels. They represent a viable, non-disruptive transition towards meeting our commitments to a greener world and are in line wit…